The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has reviewed parks and reserves entry fees downwards starting November 1, 2016.
All entry fees to KWS managed national parks and reserves have been capped at USD 60 (Sh6,000) for adult non residents, and Sh860 for adult Kenyan citizens.
The move follows Kenya government’s decision to exempt entry fees to National Parks and Reserves from Value Added Tax (VAT), which has now been ratified following the assent of Finance Act, 2016.
Consequently, park entry and other services fees at the facilities have been reduced to reflect the 16% VAT exemption. VAT was previously factored in all entry fees and other services offered in the parks and reserves managed by KWS.
This move is expected to make KWS parks and reserves competitive in the region and globally, thus attracting a bigger number of both domestic and international tourists.
KWS said in a statement that parks and reserves visitation has increased tremendously in the recent past.